Did you know that Type 2 Diabetes affects millions of Americans all across the USA? Type 2 Diabetes is a condition when your body is having difficulty producing sugar. This may be a result of low insulin or a built up of resistance has occurred. Insulin is an important hormone that allows your cells to transition from Sugar to Fuel. If not monitored this may lead to other fatal conditions such as the following:
- Kidney Disease
- Heart Disease
- Loss of Sight
Factors that contribute to Type 2 Diabetes are the following:
- Lack of exercise / Obesity
- Genetics
Who Is Affected
Millions of Americans are currently living with Type 2 diabetes. This is common amongst people in their late 40s and older. Alarmingly enough, more younger adults and children including teenagers are developing this disease more and more. The highest affected races are identified as Asian-Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, and American Indian.
Symptoms
Here are some symptoms that you should monitor:
- Increased hunger
- Dehydration
- Frequent urination
- Fatigue
- Loss of or blurred vision
- Frequent infections
- Wounds including sores that take longer to recover from
- Kidney problems
- Dark spots on skin including armpits and neck
- Weight loss
- Dizziness / confusion
How Do You Know If You Have Type 2 Diabetes?
Type 2 Diabetes can be detected through a blood test. Should you have any questions or concerns and are in need of speaking to a Pharmacist please do not hesitate to contact our toll free number and request to speak to our contracted licensed Pharmacy department to speak to a licensed Pharmacist.
Rx Treatment
The rx medication Metformin is another common option to help manage a Type 2 Diabetic individual’s health.
Healthy Living
Speak with your doctor or a dietitian on how to switch to a healthy diet that includes low sugar, calories, and fat. Which would result in fresh vegetables and fruits including grains. Avoid eating overly processed foods such as fast food.
Exercise daily. The amount of time that you dedicate daily accumulates and the overall picture will benefit you in the end. When exercising, remember to take healthy breaks to avoid sitting for long periods of time. Should you be on the heavier side – overweight or obese, focus on losing approx 10% of your body weight. By cutting weight you decrease your risk of diseases, complications, and headaches. Losing weight is not only physically and based on what you eat but it requires you to evaluate your mentality. Do you result to food because you’re anxious, as a filler for comfort or because you’re depressed? These are all questions that help to balance you living with diabetes.
